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London & North Eastern Railway 4-6-0 No. 1264 (61264)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Oct 28, 2024 @ 13:10:29
As part of the overhaul and rebuild on ex LNER B1 Class 4-6-0 No. 61264, the locomotive is to have a brand new redisigined tender tank that will have space for the locomotive to be fitted with the European Train Control System (ETCS). ECTS is being introduced on the East Coast Mainline as part of the East Coast Digital Programme, along the route which was very familiar to No. 61264 in the days of steam. As well as making No. 61264 compatible with ECTS, the new tender tank will include a number of other refinements aimed at improving its functionality for the footplate crews. These include extending a diagonal plate to avoid the build-up of coal which is difficult to retrieve. This presents a particular problem when 61264 is operating on mainlines, where the overhead live wires prevent crew members from going into the coal space to rake it out. A manhole-like feature in the floor of the tank will also be included, to allow easier access when maintenance work and inspections are being carried out. Storage and cupboard space have also been improved to keep essential kit secure and out of the way. Despite these many modernising changes, the tender will still look the same from the outside and the locomotive’s appearance will not be altered. The new tender tank is just part of an extensive range of tasks being carried out on the Thompson B1 4-6-0, which will also include building a new inner firebox and replacing the locomotive’s tyres. This work is being carried out at the Great Central Railway in Nottingham, (which is what the Nottingham Heritage Railway is now known as) not far from where No. 61264 was based from 1960 until being withdrawn from service by British Railways in 1967. The Thompson B1 Locomotive Trust, which owns No. 61264, has set up a crowdfunding appeal to cover the costs of the new tender tank, which details can be found on their website and social media pages.

British Railways 4-6-0 No. 7820 'Dinmore Manor'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Oct 28, 2024 @ 07:10:14
Having worked its last trains during the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s Autumn Showcase Mixed Traffic Gala Weekend, the ex GWR Manor Class 4-6-0 No. 7820 "Dinmore Manor", has now been withdrawn from service for its 10 year overhaul.

British Railways 2-6-0 No. 46447

Posted by: Russell Newman on Oct 28, 2024 @ 07:10:59
Having worked its final trains at the East Somerset Railway over the weekend, the ex LMS BR Built Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46447, has now been withdrawn from service to undergo its 10 year overhaul.

JZ (MAV) 0-6-0 No. 126.014 (3219, 325.079)

Posted by: Martin Baumann on Oct 27, 2024 @ 09:10:57
built 1898 not 1899 went from MÁV to JŽ in 1919

JNR 4-6-2 No. C57-93

Posted by: Steve Frost, European Editor on Oct 26, 2024 @ 13:10:08
It is hardly the entire front end. The description used is lengthy, but more accurate than 'front end only'. I will leave it as it is, thank you.

Kiryun Coal (Taiwan) 0-6-0T No. 5

Posted by: Steve Frost, European Editor on Oct 26, 2024 @ 13:10:15
Not much information to go on, but the photo clearly shows an 0-6-0T not an 0-4-0T, although it does carry the number 5. Is it completely wrong, or is it the wrong photo, or is the wheel arrangement incorrectly shown? I dont know, so I will leave it for now, until better information is available

Ellis & Everard, Bardon Hill Quarries 0-4-0VBT No. None

Posted by: Russell Newman on Oct 25, 2024 @ 14:10:05
One of Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron’s two secret Sentinel steam locomotives on display for many years, the former Ellis & Everard, Bardon Hill Quarries 1925 Sentinel built 0-4-0VBT Works No. 6185 is to have cosmetic restoration be carried out on it as a part of a move by the Museum to improve there display.

Fun Farm Railroad 4-4-0 No. 24

Posted by: P51 on Oct 25, 2024 @ 14:10:24
This locomotive is now operational, as seen in a YouTube video

Cagney Brothers - Miniature Railroad Company 4-4-0 No. Unknown

Posted by: YehawBuster844 on Oct 25, 2024 @ 12:10:34
I believe this locomotive is in the back with the N-scale club.

Allied Ironfounders 0-4-0VBT No. None

Posted by: Russell Newman on Oct 25, 2024 @ 10:10:00
One of Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron’s two secret Sentinel steam locomotives on display for many years, the former Allied Ironfounders 1925 Sentinel built 0-4-0VBT Works No. 6155 is to have cosmetic restoration be carried out on it as a part of a move by the Museum to improve there display.

Dunlop Rubber Company 0-4-0ST No. 7

Posted by: Russell Newman on Oct 25, 2024 @ 10:10:59
The ex Dunlop Rubber Company Peckett built W7 Class 0-4-0ST (Works No. 2130) No. 7, has now been withdrawn from service for its 10 year overhaul. It was steamed for the last time during the Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust’s 50th anniversary event on the 29th of September 2024.

Renfe 2-8-2 No. 141F-2111

Posted by: on Oct 25, 2024 @ 09:10:55
Converted to burn oil by Babcock & Wilcox in 1963

Cascade Lumber Co. Climax - 2 truck No. 1

Posted by: Derek Johnson on Oct 24, 2024 @ 21:10:08
Locomotive has been donated to the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad and once restored, will be an ambassador for the organization

Cascade Lumber Co. Climax - 2 truck No. 1

Posted by: John Kent on Oct 24, 2024 @ 20:10:03
Locomotive is now under ownership of the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. Status should now reflect under restoration. They are converting the locomotive back to steam.

Cascade Lumber Co. Climax - 2 truck No. 1

Posted by: John Kent on Oct 24, 2024 @ 20:10:01
Locomotive is now under ownership of the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. Status should now reflect under restoration. They are converting the locomotive back to steam.

MÁV 2-6-2 No. 324.540 (324.1564)

Posted by: Martin Baumann on Oct 24, 2024 @ 15:10:04
built 1915 not 1912 renumbered from 324,540 to 324,1564 II 21.12.1961 returned to original number when preserved

MÁV 2-6-2 No. 324.1527 (324.169)

Posted by: Martin Baumann on Oct 24, 2024 @ 13:10:27
ex 324,169 on 26.10.1943

JZ (MAV) 2-6-2 No. 22.101 (324.175, 324.1515)

Posted by: Martin Baumann on Oct 24, 2024 @ 13:10:07
Built as 324,175 rebuilt with superheater and renumbered 324,1515 22.06.1942 1945 to JŽ

MÁV 2-6-2 No. 324.799

Posted by: Martin Baumann on Oct 24, 2024 @ 12:10:09
built 1919 not 1921 https://www.pospichal.net/lokstatistik/55054-mav324.htm

British Railways 4-6-0 No. 7820 'Dinmore Manor'

Posted by: Russell Newman on Oct 24, 2024 @ 10:10:45
The ex GWR Manor Class 4-6-0 No. 7820 "Dinmore Manor", will be working its final trains at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s Autumn Showcase Mixed Traffic Gala Weekend on the 26th and 27th of October 2024, as it is due to be withdrawn from service for its 10 year overhaul after the Gala.

Great Western Railway 2-8-0 No. 2807

Posted by: Russell Newman on Oct 24, 2024 @ 10:10:34
The ex GWR 2800 Class 2-8-0 No. 2807, has been repainted into GWR Wartime Black livery for the first time in preservation, and is set to make its debut in its new livery during the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s Autumn Showcase Mixed Traffic Gala Weekend on the 26th and 27th of October 2024.

CFR (MAV) 2-6-2 No. 324.951

Posted by: Martin Baumann on Oct 24, 2024 @ 10:10:33
Ceded to Romania in September 1919. At the end of WW2 the locomotive was in Hungary and was not returned to CFR until December 29 1947

H.C. Frick Coke Co. 0-4-0T No. Unknown

Posted by: j on Oct 23, 2024 @ 21:10:43
Sold at auction today in California. New owner moving to private railroad in Tennessee for inspection and proposed restoration to operating condition. New owner is Fox Island Railroad Company (FIRX) Corrections: 27” Drivers Tractive Effort: 6070 Boiler Pressure: 170 (original)

Brookfield, Salt Creek & Western 2-4-2 No. 242

Posted by: Ronin Whisler on Oct 23, 2024 @ 17:10:07
As it turns out, 242 is currently under an overhaul to be converted to oil.

Elk & Little Kanawha RR Shay - 2 truck No. 7 'Daisy'

Posted by: P51 on Oct 23, 2024 @ 11:10:50
has had some cosmetic work done, but no longer under restoration. it just sits outside the roundhouse.

JZ (MÁV) 2-6-2 No. 22.077(324.931)

Posted by: Martin Baumann on Oct 23, 2024 @ 09:10:24
Built 1916 not 1910

Rochester Iron & Metal 0-4-0T No. 5

Posted by: Tales from the Section House on Oct 23, 2024 @ 06:10:10
Location should be changed to the Rochester & Genesee Valley RR Museum

New York, Chicago & St. Louis RR 2-8-2 No. 639

Posted by: Kyle the Foamer on Oct 22, 2024 @ 12:10:01
I checked 639 out in 2022 on a trip to the Midwest. Looks like it is in bad mechanical shape. Still very cool tho.

Great Western Railway 0-4-2T No. 1450 (4850)

Posted by: Russell Newman on Oct 21, 2024 @ 14:10:48
The overhaul on ex GWR 14XX Class 0-4-2T No. 1450, is now finnished and the locomotive is now operational again. No. 1450 is currently at the Avon Valley Railway where it is undergoing testing and running trials and will make its debut back in service during their End of Season Gala Weekend on the 2nd and 3rd of November 2024. Aterwords No. 1450 will return home to the Severn Valley Railway.

JZ 2-6-2 No. 22.031

Posted by: Martin Baumann on Oct 20, 2024 @ 14:10:41
2 Cylinder Simple Expansion with Superheater ex MÁV 324,410 in 1919